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Showing 1-6 of 6 schools

  • Walton Academy
  • The Priory Ruskin Academy
  • Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
  • The King's School, Grantham
  • West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
  • Charles Read Academy
Grantham schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Grantham Area

Grantham secondary schools achieve strong GCSE results, with an average Attainment 8 score of 49 compared to England's 41, and 56% of students achieving grades 9-7. Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, The King's School, Grantham, and Charles Read Academy lead the area, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding—well above England's 86%. Families across Earlesfield, Harrowby, Gonerby Hill Foot, and Spittlegate benefit from 6 secondary schools that combine strong academic standards with established community ties. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Grantham
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Grantham56%
vs
England54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Grantham49.4
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Grantham18%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Grantham4.3
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Grantham100%
vs
England86%
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Grantham
56%vsEngland
54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Grantham
49.4vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Grantham
18%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Grantham
4.3vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Grantham
100%vsEngland
86%
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State · Secondary & Post-16
#4GRANTHAM
#3,024England

Walton Academy

Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR
Lincolnshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
997 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School157 offers / 330 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5GRANTHAM
#3,129England

The Priory Ruskin Academy

Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8ED
Lincolnshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,406 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School203 offers / 526 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1GRANTHAM
#333England

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

Sandon Road, Grantham, NG31 9AU
Lincolnshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,188 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School174 offers / 259 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2GRANTHAM
#341England

The King's School, Grantham

Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP
Lincolnshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,200 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School174 offers / 300 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#6GRANTHAM
#3,666England

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy

The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX
Lincolnshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
346 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School120 offers / 221 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#3GRANTHAM
#2,883England

Charles Read Academy

Bourne Road, Corby Glen, Grantham, NG33 4NT
Lincolnshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
276 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School52 offers / 125 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Grantham

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Neighbourhoods in Grantham

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5The Priory Ruskin AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Priory Ruskin Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Charles Read AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Charles Read Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Kesteven and Grantham Girls' SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The King's School, GranthamStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
The King's School, Grantham

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Walton AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Walton Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6West Grantham Church of England Secondary AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

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